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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.

CEWE kicks off CEWE Photo Award 2027 Events 

CEWE kicks off CEWE Photo Award 2027

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The world’s largest photography competition, the CEWE Photo Awards 2027, is now accepting entries. Now through May 31, 2027, amateurs and professionals can submit their photos and share their unique perspective on the world. A total of 1,000 prizes, valued at over €250,000, will be awarded. World-renowned photographer Jimmy Nelson is serving on the international CEWE Photo Awards jury for... Read More
Kodak reports first-quarter revenue up 7 percent Earnings reports News 

Kodak reports first-quarter revenue up 7 percent

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Eastman Kodak Co., reported that first-quarter sales increased 7 percent to $265 million, compared with $247 million for Q1 2025. Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AM&C) revenues were $76 million, compared with $74 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $2 million or 3 percent. Print revenues were $180 million, compared with $165 million for Q1 2025, an increase of $15... Read More
Profoto reports first-quarter net sales down, hurt by currency effects Earnings reports News 

Profoto reports first-quarter net sales down, hurt by currency effects

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Profoto announced its interim report for Jan. 1– March 31, 2026, recording net sales totaling SEK 149m (164), down 9.5 percent. Organic growth totaled 1.0 percent, and the currency effect was -10.5 percent. Profit for the period was SEK 12 million, compared to SEK (3 million). According to the company, the first quarter was characterized by a continued challenging and... Read More
IPC awards recognize today’s professional photographers and future innovators Events News 

IPC awards recognize today’s professional photographers and future innovators

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The International Photographic Council (IPC) held its annual Professional Photographer Achievement Awards luncheon May 6, 2026, at the United Nations. The annual event recognizes the achievements of leading professional photographers and recognizes up-and-coming photographers. The IPC also awards scholarships to students at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), the School of Visual Arts, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), and NYC/Tisch. The... Read More
Nikon reports huge losses, but camera sales are solid Earnings reports 

Nikon reports huge losses, but camera sales are solid

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Nikon Inc. reported a difficult fiscal 2026, with an annual loss of 86 billion yen (approximately $550 million). Nikon’s revenue was ¥677.1 billion (US$4.3 billion), which was down year on year by ¥38.1 billion (US$242.5 million). In the Imaging Products Business, sales were led by NIKON’s first digital cinema camera, the ZR. However, the business segment recorded year-on-year decreases in... Read More
DPI Laboratory introduces VisionAI to bring intelligence to UV printing New Products News 

DPI Laboratory introduces VisionAI to bring intelligence to UV printing

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DPI Laboratory announced the release of Catalyst VisionAI, a camera-based recognition system designed to bring real-time intelligence and positioning control to UV printing workflows. Available now on the Catalyst Aventra and Catalyst Nexus platforms, VisionAI introduces a new approach to alignment, setup, and repeatability in modern UV production. For years, UV printing has relied on physical jigs to control placement... Read More
The US software company Keypoint Intelligence has joined Total Specific Solutions Acquisitions Market research 

The US software company Keypoint Intelligence has joined Total Specific Solutions

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Total Specific Solutions has acquired Keypoint Intelligence, a provider of data, market intelligence, and analytical software for the global digital imaging industry. With the acquisition of this insight-driven company, TSS further strengthens its market position in North America following the acquisition of GeoSoftware. Keypoint Intelligence is a data services, business intelligence, and document management solution provider serving the digital imaging... Read More
MHP Technology introduces a low-cost automation solution for canvas stretching: SB StretchBasic New Products 

MHP Technology introduces a low-cost automation solution for canvas stretching: SB StretchBasic

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MHP Technology, a leader in automated canvas stretching, is introducing the SB StretchBasic, a new solution for cost-efficient production automation. The machine bridges the current wide gap between manual manufacturing and high-end industrial equipment. The SB StretchBasic has been specially developed to offer maximum precision with minimum investment costs. MHP effectively covered the high-volume canvas production segment with the launch... Read More
NRF: Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Below 2025 Levels Despite May-June Bump Market research News 

NRF: Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Below 2025 Levels Despite May-June Bump

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Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year’s levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “The numbers show a year-over-year increase for the next two months, but that’s only because of the sharp... Read More
FotoNation, SEMFIVE announce collaboration for development of TriSilica perceptual AI chip family using Samsung Foundry Investments Partnerships 

FotoNation, SEMFIVE announce collaboration for development of TriSilica perceptual AI chip family using Samsung Foundry

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FotoNation Ltd., a Galway, Ireland-based perception recognition company, and SEMIFIVE Inc., a leading global provider of custom AI semiconductor solutions, announced a strategic collaboration agreement under which SEMIFIVE will lead turnkey development for TriSilica, FotoNation’s ultra-low-power perceptual AI chip family. TriSilica is an ultra-low-power, compact-footprint perceptual AI silicon platform designed to support multimodal sensor inputs, including audio, mmWave, spectral, infrared,... Read More
Nikon announces 2026 Nikon Tour stops, doubling the number from 2025 Events News 

Nikon announces 2026 Nikon Tour stops, doubling the number from 2025

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Nikon Inc. announced the evolution of the Nikon Tour, unveiling a new slate of stops and enhanced programming as part of the brand’s continued commitment to bringing creatives together through in-person experiences and community-driven learning opportunities. As part of the expansion, the Nikon Tour will double its number of stops in 2026, reaching 10 cities across the U.S. to connect... Read More
Professional Photographers of America appoints Angela Kurkian as Chief Executive Officer People on the Move 

Professional Photographers of America appoints Angela Kurkian as Chief Executive Officer

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Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announced the appointment of Angela Kurkian, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding long-time executive David Trust. Kurkian has been a member of the PPA team for more than a decade, having previously served as the organization’s Director of Education and Deputy CEO. Trust is retiring after 28 years of service to the organization.... Read More
Zazzle settles copyright suit with font designer News 

Zazzle settles copyright suit with font designer

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Online personalized products retailer Zazzle has settled a lawsuit concerning the use of a copyrighted font, resolving claims that the company exceeded the permissions granted under a licensing agreement with the designer. Judge Beth Labson Freeman dismissed the case last Thursday after the parties notified the US District Court for the Northern District of California that they had settled. Nicky Laatz... Read More